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CRT displays BVM-14F5U
The F5 models are handy due to the fact that they do not require an external controller and instead provide buttons along the side of the unit to navigate…
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PlayStation 2 Hdl dump
hdl_dump is a cross-platform software that allows you to manage the contents of your PS2/APA formatted hard drive. This guide goes over installing and ext…
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Game Boy List of Game Boy Games with Save Batteries
The below list of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games that use a save battery in the cartridge to retain save data. This list was compiled with corrections …
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Original Xbox HDMI Upgrade
Microsoft shipped the original Xbox with a composite AV cable, which was fine for 2001, but composite doesn’t work very well with modern HDTVs. You could …
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NES Region Information
The various official models of Famicom-compatible hardware can be grouped by game connectors, video standard, and security chip. For more information on h…
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Audio & video Sega Model Prefixes
These prefixes were used internally by Sega for individual components, and consist of a three digit code followed by a hyphen, after which follows a speci…
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CRT displays TH-14G1
The National TH-14G1 is a 14" CRT manufactured by Matsushita (later named Panasonic) and sold under their National brand in Japan. It was introduced in 19…
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Dreamcast GDEMU
The GDEMU is an ODE (Optical Drive Emulator) by a Polish engineer who goes by the name "Deunan", who is also responsible for other ODEs like the Rhea and …
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PlayStation 4 How to Install PKG Files
This page will explain the various ways you can install pkg/fpkg files to a homebrew enabled PS4. To avoid any issues, the recommended order of installing…
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PlayStation 3 PS3netsrv
PS3netsrv is a program that allows MultiMAN, IrisMAN, or WebMAN to play game backups that are stored on your PC. It comes as a standalone program, or bund…
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Genesis / Mega Drive Audio Output Comparison
Unless specified otherwise, all captures were made using a Tascam US-1x2 ADC. For more background information, check out the Motherboard Differences page.
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PlayStation 2 Using a Broken PSX as a PS2
Is the HDD in your PSX dead and it only starts up to a black screen? Well good news everyone! You can still use it as a PS2 with only a little bit of effo…
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Original Xbox XBMC4Gamers
XBMC4Gamers is a dashboard for the original Xbox made by Rocky5, consisting of a skin, script collection, and some source edits to Xbox Media Center. The …
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Wii Wii Dual
The Wii Dual is an internal upgrade for the Nintendo Wii that adds a true digital-to-digital HDMI output via a Mini-HDMI jack. It also adds RGB and RGsB s…
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PlayStation 3 Video Cables
Any quality HDMI cable will work fine. It's recommended to use one with a ferrite bead on it to prevent interference that may cause signal drop-outs.
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CRT displays CF27G50
This is a Toshiba set produced in 1998. This set can be RGB modded via an injection into an unused input on the jungle IC, a TA1252AN. The details of the …
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Nintendo Switch Controllers
The Switch Pro Controller has one extra frame of lag when used wired. Supposedly this is an issue with this controller in particular, no matter what devic…
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Nintendo Switch Creating Save Backups
You can Create Save Backups to Preserve your save. transfer it to an Emulator or another Console You can use JKSV or Checkpoint to backup the Save they ar…
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Saturn Controller Adapters
If you'd like to use wireless controllers with your Saturn, or use your official Saturn controller on a PC, there are multiple third party adapters to do …
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Genesis / Mega Drive Sega Pico General Information
The Sega Pico was an educational game console based on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive hardware with the addition of a hardwired digital pen and touch-sensiti…
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PlayStation MemCard PRO
MemCard PRO is an FPGA and ESP32-based memory card emulator for PS1, produced by 8BitMods. It stores virtual memory card (VMC) files on a Micro SD card wh…
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Obsolete Pages
Below is a list of pages that are obsolete but kept for posterity. The below are images used on the site indirectly. They are linked below to avoid them f…
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PlayStation 4 Upgrading your Storage
This page will guide you through replacing your internal storage. To upgrade/replace the HDD you will need:
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Original Xbox HDTV Test Application
HDTV Test Application is a homebrew utility for the original Xbox. It can be used for testing picture quality and performing simple screen calibration.
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